WITH THIS RING The all-important ring is going to be in the spotlight on the wedding day too, so make sure your hands are in tip-top condition for those just-wed photos. Fine jewellery consultant Emma Greetham (www.emmagreetham.com) specialises in wedding bands and helping newlyweds-to-be to find the perfect match to complement their engagement rings. She predicts, “White metals remain a popular choice and with the price of platinum being relatively low compared to the alltime high cost of gold, now is the moment to invest in the premium white metal option. That said, yellow gold is enjoying another comeback and is particularly popular with grooms looking for a timeless look.” There are no rules when it comes to choosing wedding bands, but if you want it to go with your engagement ring, look for something to complement the design. Emma says, “You want your wedding band to enhance your engagement ring, not fight for centre stage! Super fine, diamond-set bands are a massive trend, leaving plenty of room to add more delicate bands for anniversaries and special occasions to create a stack. If your engagement ring has a large/long stone or is a cluster style you may want to look at a curved band to fit around it so they sit neatly together. For something completely unique we can work with you to create a bespoke design made to fit your engagement ring perfectly.” When it comes to the bridal accessories, as a general rule, less is more! “Unless your wedding gown is very simple and you want the jewellery to be the main focus, I usually recommend small, classic pieces to add a little sparkle but not to overcrowd the look. Think solitaire pendants, diamond studs and fine sparkly tennis bracelets. Once you have chosen your dress and veil make sure you have a photo to show your jeweller so they can suggest what will work with the neckline, sleeves and overall feel of the dress,” adds Emma. CROWNING GLORY Getting your hair right is vital to feeling relaxed and confident, so now is probably not the time to consider anything too radical. If you’ve always hankered after a short pixie cut instead of your customary long locks, maybe wait until after the big day – remember it’s difficult to fix if you hate it. Stylist Kerry Bywater of BellaRose Hair Design shares some handy pointers to help you get on track. ❤ Schedule your trial for eight to 12 weeks before the big day. ❤ Have photos of your dress to show your stylist. ❤ Take examples of hairstyles you like with you - Pinterest is fab for this! Have a few different looks to try and remember to avoid anything too similar to the rest of the bridal party. ❤ Don’t style your hair beforehand. Wash it the day before if possible, make sure it’s completely dry and no straightening or heat styling. ❤ Allow one to two hours for your appointment. ❤ Have your veil and hair accessories with you. ❤ Consider what the weather’s likely to be on the day when you’re choosing styles. ❤ Be true to yourself and what you’re comfortable with. You don’t want to look back at the photos and not feel like you! Visit: www.instagram.com/bellarosehairdesign www.adrianjamesphotography.co.uk KERRY’S TOP TREND ALERTS ❤ Statement accessories – hair jewellery, bolder and vintage pieces ❤ Boho styles – fishtail plaits, soft waves, texture, undone hair and pulled-out twists ❤ Colour – balayage, free hand-painted pieces to add texture and interest www.lizgreenhalgh.co.uk LOOKING YOUR BEST 63
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